Thread: Torque wrench
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Old 11-18-2009, 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Jorn View Post
This weekend I'm starting doing some suspension and engine work and I'm in need of a good torque wrench. I'm looking at a Craftsmen 1/2 "MICROTORK" TORQUE WRENCH, good choice for the mechanic on a budget?
The Craftsman wrenches are good and come in different ranges. Be sure to check the torque values for the jobs you expect to do, and purchase a torque wrench that handles everything in that range.

Otherwise you end up buying more than one.

I have a smaller one for inch-pound readings that is 1/4" drive.

But I used to re-calibrate torque wrenches or check them for customers, and I still have the equipment. So mine go all the way to 600 lbs-feet, since the Citroens require them.

If you unbolt the engine cradle from the frame, that's 450 ils-feet.
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